Chinese social platform YY began as an online gaming portal in 2005 and today is often described as a “virtual stadium,” where a handful or hundreds of people can interact in real time, visually and through voice, video and text. Facing more rivals in its core gaming segment, YY (YY) has diversified into entertainment, business conferencing, online dating — and its latest move, online education. Online education is posting 20% annual growth in
Many consumers rely on their smartphones for calls, email and directions, but more and more will turn to another instrument for these tasks — their cars. Companies ranging from tech power-players Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOGL) to carmakers Tesla (TSLA) and Ford (F) are helping to create Internet-connected vehicles that will offer new features and probably some ads as well. The trend is emerging as Americans spend more time on their mobile devices
LAS VEGAS — With ultrahigh-definition television on the verge of mass market adoption, top TV makers showed off their latest flagship 4K TVs on Monday at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. The Internet of Things, drones and action cameras also shared the spotlight Monday and Sunday, as tech’s largest U.S. trade show got under way in Las Vegas. Ultra HD, or 4K, TVs have twice the resolution, or picture clarity, of today’s standard HD sets. LG,